Double Layer DVD media features 8.5GB capacity and can store nearly twice as much data as standard recordable DVDs. TDK Double Layer DVD recording media makes it possible to record a full-length feature on a single disc without using compression that could degrade the video and sound quality. Store up to 12 hours of footage on a single disc, or up to three hours in high quality mode.
Customer Reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: No longer a reliable product Comment: For almost a year, these TDK 8x DVD spindles were one of the best secret deals on the market: compared to the other reliable, but extremely expensive and much slower Verbatims and Sony DLs, these were a steal. For about half the cost, they burned faster and gave you the same quality, and at a dud ratio of about 1:9. I used to buy the spindles in sets of 2 because I went through so many.
But the others are right. After the manufacturer switched production outlets, the quality has practically collapsed. I didn't believe it at first, and ordered another two spindles, and from the beginning should have noticed that they were right. The label, spindle pack, and decals on the disks had changed for the cheaper look and the product's performance fared even worse.
Although I've yet to produce a coaster, the disks are pathetic. The layer bridge freeze used to be relegated to the type of burner/player you had--I for instance never had a layer bridge problem--but it's happened on every single disk I've burned ever since. Funnily enough, with my player (a Sony) the bridge freezes more if you try to fast-forward OVER it.
So at one time these disks were great, but now they've changed their manufacturing methods and locations and they simply suck. Unfortunately, you will probably have to do what I'm reluctantly doing, and that is shelling out more for the reliable but slower Sony and Verbatim DL disks. I almost NEVER encounter problems with either of those 2 brands. Customer Rating: Summary: These DVDs make great coasters, not much else Comment: I bought a stack of 50 of these.
I have both a Pioneer Blu-Ray burning that supports DVD Dual layer writing and I have a Lite-On Dual Layer DVD burner. Both of these fail with is media but have worked with other dual layer disks.
Until something changes, I advise skipping on this purchase.
Worse for me - I bought them on sale and then let them sit for 2 months before I had a need to send files to a client. Now I have to go get replacements AND explain why my delivery will be late today. Thanks TDK! Customer Rating: Summary: Disappointment Comment: I've burned 5 so far, in 2 different burners. The burns went fine, the automatic verification reported no problems. However when played back, they start to stutter and stall quite badly right around the time of the layer-transition; exactly the same problem that I've had in the past with the cheap Memorex DL disks. The whole area of Double-Layer DVD blanks is a major minefield; I'm trying the pricey Sonys next.
Note that as of the time of this review, the photo shown of this product is incorrect; its for the older 2.4X blanks, not these 8X blanks which come with a blue label. Customer Rating: Summary: Not Compatible with my LG DVD Burner Comment: I tried these six times and every one was a coaster.
They played fine until it got near the layer switch. Then it started to freeze and pixelate.
I then purchased a spindle of Verbatim DVD+R DL 2.4 and each burn was perfect.
So these TDKs are definitely not compatible with my LG DVD Burner.
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